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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1887 | A. A. Dabbs v. T. M. Brashear et al | Perry | Replevin |
Plaintiff claims portion of crop of John L. Westbrook, the same seized by J. Lomax, Sheriff of Perry County. Additional defendant: J. L. Webb. Plaintiff had securities on replevin bond: Joseph Dabbs and V.S. Dabbs. Both securities then died. This left plaintiff unable to give security & comply with rule of court, which ruled in favor of defendants. Plaintiff appealed to Supreme Court. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 813 | 51 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1902 | Smith & Blackwell v. George G. Evans | Perry | Replevin |
This is a brief only -- no case files. The case involves a wagon sold to Evans by Smith & Blackwell, who brought the suit for replevin since Evans' debt had not been entirely paid off. |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 812 | 10 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | T. R. Shepherd v. Robert Bird | Perry | Replevin | Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 577 | 23 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1887 | Thomas Trull v. Elias Dodson | Perry | Replevin |
Defendant had been awarded rightful ownership and custody of an 8 year old speckled cow, which was property of his wife. Plaintiff had seized said property, which was returned as per replevin writ. This case is an appeal of previous court decision. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 813 | 18 | Order A Copy |